Engineering Program Manager for global consumer device company in Cupertino, CA

Hobbsnews; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbsnews seeks an Engineering Program Manager to drive calibration, validation, and instrument development for consumer devices in Cupertino, CA. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate camera-related test stations and calibration lines for new product introductions.

The role requires a strong hardware background, 5+ years in product development from concept to shipping, and proven project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience taking products from concept to ramping and shipping.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong technical background with hardware understanding for consumer devices.
• Ability to navigate rapid development cycles with flexibility and calmness.
• Self-motivated with proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution
• Support project definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens
• Define requirements and stations needed for calibrating cameras
• Lead bring up on the entire line in Cupertino area
• Determine required stations and calibration needs, then lead bring up and handover to testing/calibration teams
• Translate complex technical matters into actionable updates for stakeholders
• Identify risk areas and mitigation strategies, resolving roadblocks
• Cross-functionally communicate key developments to senior leadership
• Help lead technical cross-functional teams in engineering and validation activities

Skills

Camera systems

Project management

Hardware knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS EE/ME/CE

Tools

Test stations

Camera calibration

Job description

Engineering Program Manager for global consumer device company in Cupertino, CA.

You will join a team that is responsible for developing technologies, calibration methodologies and the respective instrumentation for the calibration and validation of a popular consumer electronics company’s products. This team designs solutions that will be used during New Product Introduction.

You have experience with cameras, test & calibration stations, bringing up test line, consumer electronics devices and working with vendors. You have cross-functional experience with internal team engineers to define test requirements, test for calibrating and testing cameras. You will be working on developing instrument or products with optical or camera background.

You are a leader who can drive the development of our instrumentation in parallel to that of the product; you thrive in a dynamic and high pressure environment. You have a deep understanding of software and hardware fundamentals & a background designing of complex systems. You will apply your excellent communication skills and passion to lead multi-functional teams to develop ground-breaking products. Your contributions will make a pronounced difference to future embedded products that teams will take great pride in.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage program feature baseline, scheduling, critical path, and technology risks areas for execution
• Support project definition and drive closure of architecture and technical opens
• Will work with team to define the requirements and the station needed for calibrating cameras.
• Will lead bring up on the entire line in Cupertino area.
• Determine what stations and calibration they need; then, lead the bring up of all the line and turn over to another team that will manage the testing/calibration.
• Grasp complex technical matters or abstract issues and present them in an actionable form
• Identify and highlight risk areas and mitigation strategies making sure the right people are involved. Resolve roadblocks for the team
• Cross-functionally communicate at a senior level key developments and updates on new instrument/fixtures
• Help lead technical cross-functional teams in engineering and validation activities

Requirements:

• 5+ years of industry experience taking products all the way from concept design and architecture definition, through execution, including engineering development and validation to ramping and shipping
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Strong technical background, must have a good understanding on how hardware works (consumer device experience is highly desired)
• Understands and deals well with rapid development cycles; remains flexible and calm in the face of uncertainty
• Self motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities, capable of identifying risk early in the project.
• Well-versed in setting up project schedules and work breakdown structures
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written
• Leadership skills and ability to inspire team members
• BS EE/ME/CE degree or related experience

Preferred skillsets:

• Camera or optical background
• Camera calibration or camera test experience
• Working with vendors and test stations
• 5+ years of industry experience taking products (preferably portable consumer electronics devices) all the way from concept design and architecture definition, through execution, including engineering development and validation to ramping and shipping
• MS desired

Location: Cupertino, CA (alternates between 100% onsite and Hybrid phases)

Duration: 12+ months

Contact Information:

Abel Lara
408.550.2800 x119